Average Chef Salary in Maryland

Hospitality · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Chef in Maryland earns $61,000 per year, which is above the national average of $58,920. This translates to approximately $29.33 per hour, $2,346 biweekly, or $5,083 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Maryland is 12% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,800	$22.02
Average (50th)	$61,000	$29.33
Experienced (75th)	$70,200	$33.73
Top Earners (90th)	$79,300	$38.12

Chef Salary by City in Maryland

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Baltimore	$65,900	$5,492/mo
Columbia	$62,200	$5,183/mo
Germantown	$59,800	$4,983/mo
Silver Spring	$58,000	$4,833/mo
Bethesda	$56,700	$4,725/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Hospitality
Typical Education	High school + experience
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-5.75% (8 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.12 (+12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Maryland

Major employers hiring Chefs in Maryland include Johns Hopkins, Marriott, Lockheed Martin, T. Rowe Price, and Under Armour. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for hospitality professionals.

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